Building Safety Manager

Position: Building Safety Manager (Contract)
Building Safety Manager

Contract:

3-month contract
Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Working pattern:
Hybrid working

Overview

An experienced Building Safety Manager is required on an initial 3-month contract to lead the management of high-risk residential buildings and ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated legislation. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding residents, maintaining regulatory compliance, and acting as the central point of contact for all building safety matters across a portfolio of higher-risk buildings.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as the accountable lead for building safety across all buildings over 11 metres in height, including higher-risk buildings over 18 metres.

* Maintain, manage, and update safety cases, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and reviewed throughout the building lifecycle.

* Ensure Building Registration Certificate conditions are met and maintained, including oversight of remediation works.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date building and resident information, supporting the Golden Thread of information.

* Undertake regular inspections of high-risk buildings, producing reports and tracking remedial actions to completion.

* Oversee contractors and works on site, ensuring statutory duties and safe working practices are adhered to at all times.

* Ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are completed, including fire risk assessments and door surveys, and that actions are delivered within recommended timescales.

* Monitor compliance with fire safety strategies, compartmentation, and life-safety systems such as dry risers, AOVs, and smoke detection systems.

* Establish and manage emergency procedures and mandatory occurrence reporting, liaising with the Building Safety Regulator as required.

* Lead resident engagement on building safety matters, including regular meetings and clear escalation routes for concerns.

* Produce regular safety and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

* Proven experience managing building safety within higher-risk residential buildings.

* Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation, and associated statutory guidance.

* Experience developing, maintaining, and managing safety cases and building information systems.

* Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.

* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, regulators, and professional partners.

* Demonstrable commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining professional competence.

Qualifications

* Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar building safety or compliance role.

* NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).

* Relevant building-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.

* Evidence of ongoing CPD.

* Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).

Additional Information

This role offers hybrid working, with a mix of site/office presence and home working. Occasional evening or weekend attendance may be required to support resident engagement or respond to safety-critical issues.

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